Sunday, January 31, 2010

Football Banquet

In a lovely celebration for our departing seniors and recognition of outstanding performances, today's football banquet did not disappoint. It was wonderful to see many of our fans supporting our players, coaches, and their families in this tribute to the 2009 season. Tim Strachan, sitting in for Johnny Holliday, emceed and did a great job. We heard from Larry Grabenstein, Chairman of the MGN, thanking the MGNers for their devoted support and reminding folks to please continue. We heard from our AD, Debbie Yow, who also thanked the seniors and our fans.

The reception for seniors that preceded the banquet put our scrapbookers together with their seniors and families. Pary Harris coordinates this wonderful gift. Special thanks to the following MGN people who are paired with the player whose scrapbook they made:

Nolan Carroll - Karel Petraitis

Phil Costa - Fabian Jimenez

Deege Galt - Jess Klaube

Tommy Galt - Jess Klaube

Jared Harrell - Gloria Friedgen/Debbie Bebee

Travis Ivey - Marilyn Eshoo

Cory Jackson - Alan Gross

David May - Jim Routh

Jamari McCollough - Barbara Gold

Terrell Skinner - Gloria Friedgen/Debbie Bebee

Hakeem Sule - Thomas Jackson

Richard Taylor - Pary Harris

Chris Turner - Pat & Austin Maguire

Anthony Wiseman - Kristina Friedgen

Danny Edwards - Pary Harris

Josh Horton - Pary Harris

Matt Harraka - Pary Harris

After the dinner at Martin's Crosswinds, awards were announced:

Top Special Teams Performer

Nick Ferrara

Freshman of the Year

Demetrius Hartsfield

A.V. Williams Award for Outstanding and Conspicuous Sportsmanship

Jared Harrell

George C. Cook Memorial Award to the Senior with the Highest GPA

Cory Jackson

Alvin L Aubinoe Award for the Unsung Hero

Offense: Paul Pinegar Defense: Deege Galt

C.P. "Lefty" McIntosh Public Service Award

Nolan Carroll

James M. Tatum Memorial Award for Lineman of the YEar

Offense: Phil Costa Defense: Travis Ivey

George Boutselis Memorial Award for the Letterman with the Highest GPA

Travis Baltz and Paul LaRiviere

Dt. John E. Faber Award - Iron Man

Tommy Galt

Terrapin club Award for the Greatest Career Contribution to Football

Cory Jackson

Chris Turner

Scout Team, Defensive Player of the Year

Deonte Arnette

Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year

Clay Belton

Most Improved Defensive Player

Cameron Chism

Most Improved Offensive Player

Jamarr Robinson

Most Valuable Defensive Player

Alex Wujcak

Most Valuable Offensive Player

Torrey Smith

Ray Krouse Memorial Award for Team Most Valuable Player

Torrey Smith

Distinguished Contributor Award

Doug Plain

Aspen Hill Outback

Fan of the Year

Meridel and Gary L. Jackson

The event closed with Ralph thanking the seniors for their hard work and reminding the underclassmen that the new season has begun. Time for growth is over; time to step it up is now. We have the experience and the determination for a great year.

We think so too! Hope to see you at the recruiting celebration on Wednesday, February 3rd!

Maryland Football news

Tracking the Terps - Baltimore Sun

Washington Times NCAA Sports

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